Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA
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2101 | Belhaven Wee Heavy | United Kingdom | Scottish Ale | 3.8
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 500ml bottle <br> 6.50% ABV <br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 30, 2008 <br> $3.50<br> The beer poured a very dark translucent reddish-brown colour, with a 1" thich tan coloured head. the aroma was sweet and molasses like, very malty. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, medium carbonation. The flavour is sweet malt, molasses, and dark fruit with a little bit of brown sugar. |
Sep 30, 2008 11:57:30 AM |
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2102 | St. Peters Cream Stout | United Kingdom | Chocolate Stout | 3.7
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 500ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 10, 2008 <br> The beer poured a dark brownish-black. When held up against sunlight, there was a trace of light getting throogh. The head was thin, bubbly, and gone in an instant. The aroma was roasted malt, chocolate, and coffee. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied, and slightly creamy. The flavour profile is similar to the aroma, roasted malt with a definite cocoa like taste and feel. |
Oct 10, 2008 11:30:10 AM |
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2103 | Shepherd Neame Spitfire Kentish Strong Ale | United Kingdom | Extra Special Bitter | 3.4
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 500ml bottle <br> 4.5% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 27, 2008 <br> The beer poured a translucent light red colour with a long lasting thin tan coloured head. The aroma was freshly baked bread, some malt, and a small amount of hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour was malty, with a little hint of both sourness and bitterness detected on the tongue.....but no discernable flavours to account for either. |
Oct 27, 2008 11:19:27 AM |
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2104 | Black Sheep Monty Pythons Holy Grail | United Kingdom | Extra Special Bitter | 2.8
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 500ml bottle <br> 4.7% ABV <br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 27, 2008 <br> $3.45<br> The beer poured a translucent reddish-gold with a bubbly tan coloured head and plenty of effervescence. The aroma was grainy and skunky and not at all appealing. Definitely an ESB. The mouthfeel was medium bodied and medium carbonation (despite the effervescence). The flavour is bitter with some grain and citrus notes thrown in. |
Nov 27, 2008 01:25:27 PM |
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2105 | Wychwood Bah Humbug | United Kingdom | English Strong Ale | 3.7
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 December 9, 2008<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 500ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> $10.75<br> The beer poured a transparent dark brown with a thin light tan coloured head/ The aroma was roasted malt, some hops (the bottle claims that they are the 'choicest' hops), some smoke and some caramel. The mouthfeel is medium bodied and medium carbonated. The flavour is roasted caramel malt, some cinnamon, and a decent hop finish. |
Apr 13, 2022 05:08:04 PM |
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2106 | Fraoch Heather Ale | United Kingdom | Ale | 3.2
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 6 December 13, 2008 <br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 330ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> $3.50<br> Part of the 'Old Scottish Ales' 4-pack . The beer poured a clear, hazy medium gold colour with a thin white head. The aroma is grassy malt, some floral notes, and a slight skunky smell. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, medium carbonation. The taste is earthy, malty, with more of a sour finish than a bitter finish. |
Apr 15, 2022 02:23:58 AM |
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2107 | Grozet Gooseberry Wheat Ale | United Kingdom | Fruit Beer | 3.3
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 December 14, 2008 <br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 330ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> $3.50<br> Part of the 'Old Scottish Ales' 4-pack . The beer pours a transparent light gold colour with almost no head. The aroma is extremely fruity with the gooseberries dominating the aroma. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is earthy, sour malts, and some hoppy bitterness in the finish. |
Apr 15, 2022 02:25:40 AM |
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2108 | Ebulum Elderberry Black Ale | United Kingdom | Fruit Beer | 3.6
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 December 14, 2008 <br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 330ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> $3.50 <br> Part of the 'Old Scottish Ales' 4-pack . The beer poured an opaque blackish-brown with a very thin head. The aroma is dark roasted malt, some dark fruit, and a little earthiness. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, with medium carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, dark fruit, some coffee/chocolate hints, and a dryish finish. |
Apr 15, 2022 02:21:41 AM |
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2109 | Alba Scots Pine Ale | United Kingdom | Scottish Ale | 2.9
Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 December 13, 2008 <br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 330ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> $2.73 <br> Part of the 'Old Scottish Ales' 4-pack . The beer poured an transparent muddy brown colour with a short-lived thin head. The aroma was very weak, but there were hints of sweet malt. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, and mildly carbonated. The flavour was bitter, and sweet. Hints of both spruce and pine come through with the malt. The ingredients do not list hops on the bottle - interesting. |
Apr 15, 2022 02:18:04 AM |
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2110 | Burton Bridge Porter | United Kingdom | Porter | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 500ml bottle <br> 4.5% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 16, 2008 <br> The beer poured a dark brown/black with a thick light brown head that lasted. The aroma was roasted malt, licorice, and chocolate tones. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied, slightly creamy, and mildly carbonated. The flavour was roasted malt, sour apples, and some anise. |
Dec 17, 2008 12:29:17 PM |
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2111 | Burton Bridge Empire Ale | United Kingdom | IPA | 3.8
Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 500ml bottle <br> 7.5% ABV <br> I tried this beer on December 22, 2008 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a muddy brown with almost no head (although the bartender persisted that one he poured the previous night had a huge frothy head). The aroma was malt and a strong piney, citrusy scent. The mouthfeel was medoim bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour had a malt backbone with a very hoppy finish. An excellent beer. |
Dec 22, 2008 09:34:22 PM |
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2112 | Burton Bridge Tickle Brain Ale | United Kingdom | Abbey Dubbel | 3.1
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 500ml bottle <br> 8.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on December 22, 2008 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured an opaque reddish-brown with a long lasting thick, foamy tan coloured head. The aroma was sweet malt, spices, and a small amount of hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with a high level of carbonation. The flavour was spicy, with some sweet malt, dark fruits, and a bitter finish. |
Dec 22, 2008 09:51:22 PM |
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2113 | Marston's Oyster Stout | United Kingdom | Oyster Stout | 2.9
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 500ml bottle <br> 4.5% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> January 7, 2009 <br> The beer poured a very dark brown with a very thin, short-lived brown head. The aroma was roasted malt, some coffee, and some molasses. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied (weak for a stout) and mildly carbonated. The taste was bitter coffee, and watery. An alright beer, but unlikely to be tried again by me. |
Jan 8, 2009 12:15:08 PM |
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2114 | Samuel Smith Imperial Stout | United Kingdom | Imperial Stout | 3.7
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 550ml bottle <br> 7.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> January 11, 2008 <br> The beer poured a coca-colour with a fluffy brown head. The aroma was dark roasted malt, bitter coffee hints, and some plums. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied, with slightly high carbonation. The taste was bitter with molasses, coffee and maltiness throughout. A very good beer |
Jan 12, 2009 12:00:12 PM |
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2115 | St. Peters Winter Ale | United Kingdom | English Strong Ale | 3.7
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 500ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> February 12, 2009 <br> The beer pours a brownish-black with a thin light brown head that quickly reduces to a ring. The aroma is roasted malt, molasses, and some hops. The mouthfeel is full-bodied, creamy, and low in carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, bitter coffee, and a little molasses. |
Feb 12, 2009 11:26:12 AM |
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2116 | Marston's Pedigree | United Kingdom | Extra Special Bitter | 2.8
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 500ml bottle <br> 4.5% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> February 12, 2009 <br> The beer poured a translucent red colour (a lighter red) with almost no head. The aroma was weak, some malt, some hops, but not much else. The mouthfeel was light-bodied, almost watery, with medium carbonation. The taste was rather skunky with some malty hints, but not a very good beer. |
Feb 12, 2009 12:02:12 PM |
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2117 | Harviestoun Old Engine Oil | United Kingdom | Scottish Ale | 4.6
Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 10 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9 355ml bottle <br> 6.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> February 12, 2009 <br> The beer poured a dark brownish-black with little or no head. The aroma was dark sweet malt, with some chocolate hints. The mouthfeel was full-bodied, velvety, and mildly carbonated. The flavour was complex and included dark malt, sweet malt, some coffee and some chocolate. This beer was more stoutlike than a Scottish Ale. |
Feb 12, 2009 12:56:12 PM |
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2118 | Brakspear Oxford Gold | United Kingdom | Blonde Ale | 3.8
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 330ml bottle <br> 4.6% ABV <br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 27, 2009 <br> $2.10<br> The beer poured a translucent orangy-gold with almost no head. The aroma was very hoppy with some sweet malts in the mix. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with medium-high carbonation. The flavour was primarily hoppy with some malt tones. |
Mar 29, 2009 02:34:29 AM |
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2119 | Fuller's Organic Honey Dew | United Kingdom | English Pale Ale | 3.7
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 20oz draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on tap on April 9, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a hazy yellow-gold colour with a 1" thick white head. The aroma was grainy malt, some honey, and some hops. The mouthfeel was full-bodied, slightly creamy, and medium carbonation. The flavour was slightly hoppy with some grapefruit flavour coming through. A very refreshing beer which went down easy! |
Apr 9, 2009 09:36:09 PM |
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2120 | Fuller's Chiswick Bitter | United Kingdom | Bitter | 3.7
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 8 16oz draught <br> 3.5% ABV <br> I tried this beer on draught on April 30, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer was translucent light red with a loose white head. The aroma was grainy malt, with some hops in the mix. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with medium-high carbonation. The taste was more grainy malt, and a nice hoppy finish. The beer was very refreshing, and definitely worth another try. |
Apr 30, 2009 08:54:30 PM |
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2121 | Innis & Gunn Blonde Lightly Oaked Beer | United Kingdom | English Strong Ale | 3.6
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 330ml <br> 6.0% <br> I tried this beer on May 14, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a nice translucent reddish-gold with a thin white head. The aroma was grainy malt, wood, and a hint of sourness. The mouthful was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was oak-tinged, grassy with a bitter finish. A good beer. |
May 15, 2009 08:28:15 AM |
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2122 | Boddingtons Pub Ale | United Kingdom | Bitter | 3.3
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 500ml can <br> 4.7% ABV <br> Smokeless Joe (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 14, 2009 <br> $8.95<br> The beer poured a translucent golden-brown with a thick foamy long-lasting white head out of a can with a widget. The aroma was grainy malt, some hops, and citrusy notes. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was grainy malt, and some hops. Refreshingly good, but not outstanding. |
May 15, 2009 08:32:15 AM |
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2123 | Fuller's ESB | United Kingdom | Extra Special Bitter | 4.2
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 8 500ml can <br> 5.9% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 20, 2009 <br> It poured a translucent red with orange hues and a huge white head that quickly collapsed. The aroma was sweet malt, some nuttiness and a little hoppy floralness. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was more towards the grainy malt side with some grapefruity hoppish tones thrown in the mix. |
May 20, 2009 01:08:20 PM |
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2124 | Traquair House Ale | United Kingdom | Scottish Ale | 4.0
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 330ml bottle <br> 7.2% ABV <br> I tried this beer on July 3, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a dark reddish brown with a very thin white head. The aroma was dark malt, toffee and some hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was slightly sweet, malty, with a nuttiness. Very good beer. |
Jul 3, 2009 10:05:03 PM |
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2125 | Traquair Jacobite Ale | United Kingdom | Spiced Beer | 4.2
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 8 330ml bottle <br> 8.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on July 3, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent dark reddish brown with a very thin white head. The aroma was sweet malt, caramel and some hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was sweet malt, molasses, plums, and a buttery flavour, an excellent beer. |
Jul 3, 2009 11:00:03 PM |